allonlinenovel Chapter 169 Absence
Chapter 169 Absence
Just as Su Fuying was about to retaliate, a furious shout suddenly came from outside the door.
The angry shout was like a thunderclap, exploding in the air and causing all the blades to stop instantly.
Interrupted twice in a row, Si Zhi's face grew increasingly gloomy, as if it could drip water.
He turned around angrily and roared at the door, "How dare you! Who goes there and dare to interrupt the Chief Justice of the Court of Judicial Review's handling of a case!"
At this moment, the surrounding onlookers all turned their heads and looked in the direction of the sound.
A man in armor rode a tall brown horse, his cold face and imposing presence inspiring awe.
Hearing the official's question, the man showed no fear. He reached into his robes, pulled out a token, raised it above his head, and shouted, "The Princess has ordered that the Court of Judicial Review must not interfere in this matter!"
"The eldest princess?"
"This humble official greets Your Highness the Eldest Princess!"
Sizhi hesitated for only a moment before immediately kneeling down to pay his respects.
The man on horseback scoffed dismissively, "You can get lost now."
"Yes, yes, I will leave now."
Si Zhi repeatedly agreed, and then led a group of people away as if fleeing.
Su Fuying's gaze fell on the man on a tall horse outside the door, her eyes gradually turning cold. She remembered this man.
He was the head of the guards who escorted the princess back to the capital that day.
"You, come with me."
The man on horseback looked at Su Fuying, scrutinizing her for a moment, his disdain growing stronger.
I just heard someone report that someone killed a guard from the princess's residence at the Rouge Hall.
I thought he was some kind of powerful figure, but it turns out he's just a weak and frail pretty boy.
Princess Wang went to great lengths to summon him first, but thinking about it, it makes sense. If he hadn't arrived in time, this pretty boy would probably be dead by now.
Seeing Su Fuying's expressionless face, the man's dissatisfaction intensified. He knew that in the capital, everyone treated the princess's family with utmost respect, yet this pretty boy in front of him was so ungrateful.
"I'll say it again, come with me! Otherwise, don't blame me for being impolite!"
The man flicked his riding whip, making a crisp sound that carried a strong sense of threat.
However, Su Fuying remained unmoved, simply looking at him coldly as if he were nothing more than a clown.
"As I said, I would have your eldest princess come in person."
Su Fuying lowered her eyes slightly, the coldness in them sending chills down one's spine. She didn't even glance at the newcomer, as if he were an insignificant figure.
"What did you say?"
Upon hearing this, the visitor's face showed an expression of disbelief. His eyes widened, as if he couldn't believe his ears.
His hand, gripping the reins tightly, trembled slightly with anger, and even his fingers turned white.
However, the man in white didn't look at him again, but instead looked away, completely ignoring his reaction.
This indifference and disregard made his face look extremely ugly; his muscles tensed, and the veins on his forehead throbbed constantly.
He gritted his teeth and forced out a few words: "They're utterly ignorant and courting death!"
As soon as he finished speaking, the long sword at his waist was instantly drawn, gleaming with a cold light and exuding a chilling killing intent.
The chill emanating from the sword was like a blast of icy air, making one shiver involuntarily.
Upon seeing this, Su Fuying raised her eyebrows slightly, a hint of surprise flashing in her eyes.
She could feel the intense killing intent emanating from the other person, and couldn't help but sigh in her heart, "No wonder he's someone who's spent so many years on the battlefield."
"stop!"
Just then, a delicate voice rang out: "General Qi."
The middle-aged man on horseback instantly lost his composure, loosened his grip on the hilt of his sword, and immediately dismounted.
His face showed fear, and he knelt down and bowed towards the source of the voice, saying, "Your subordinate greets the Princess."
Everyone's gaze followed the sound, and they saw an elegant and luxurious carriage gradually come to a stop.
A familiar voice came from inside the carriage: "What did I say before I came?"
General Qi trembled and hesitated before saying, "Your Highness has ordered me to spare this man's life."
"What is General Qi doing?"
Then, a pair of slender, white hands slowly lifted the curtain, revealing a jade-green gem on their long, delicate fingers, which made the hands appear even more noble.
"Your Highness, this man spoke rudely to you. I only wanted to teach him a lesson."
General Qi, who was in his forties, was kneeling on the ground, so frightened that he could barely speak.
He was sweating profusely and filled with remorse.
He originally only wanted to teach this arrogant brat a lesson, but he didn't expect to be caught by the eldest princess.
The eldest princess has always hated anyone disobeying her orders, and this time she's probably in for a lot of trouble.
"Considering your eagerness to protect your Lord, I will forgive you today."
The eldest princess wore a magnificent long dress with a trailing hem, and the phoenix pattern embroidered with gold thread shone brightly in the candlelight.
Her clothes were made of the finest silk, soft and smooth, in a deep sapphire blue, like the most brilliant stars in the night sky.
The long dress is adorned with countless dazzling gemstones, each one carefully selected to ensure it reflects the most brilliant light under the sun.
A light veil was draped over her shoulders, embroidered with delicate patterns and edged with tiny pearls that swayed gently with her every movement, making a soft rustling sound.
A wide belt was tied around her waist, inlaid with a huge piece of jade, its emerald green color perfectly complementing her long dress.
Su Fuying looked around and couldn't help but sigh at how wealthy and powerful the princess was, wearing such priceless jewels so casually. It was a pity.
Furthermore, can that thin veil on her shoulders keep her warm? It's like she's prioritizing style over warmth.
"Are you the manager of this Rouge Hall?"
Suddenly, the princess's gaze shifted over, and Su Fuying was pulled out of her thoughts.
Looking up, Su Fuying met the princess's beautiful eyes. In that instant, she saw a hint of amazement in her gaze.
Just as Su Fuying was completely confused, the eldest princess spoke again.
"What a show of power! You had to come and invite me in person?"
"I wouldn't dare. It's just that I don't know whether these people are telling the truth or not. I only recognize Her Highness the Princess. I'm afraid of being deceived by bad people, so I had no choice but to resort to this tactic."
The man in white chuckled, revealing two rows of large white teeth and a small dimple on one side of his cheek.
The princess's gaze fell on his face, and for a moment she was lost in thought.
"Does the Princess not know what brings you here?"
Su Fuying felt uneasy under that gaze; it was even more chilling than the murderous look she had given her last time.